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Here's our story

After seeing how overwhelming estate matters can become for families, our team set out to create a simpler and more supportive way forward. We believe that dealing with a loved one’s estate should not add unnecessary stress during an already difficult time.

With experience in wills, estates and probate, we understand how complicated the traditional legal process can feel. That’s why we created a different kind of legal service — one built around clarity, compassion and genuine support.

Our practice focuses on estate administration, helping families navigate probate and letters of administration with straightforward advice and practical guidance.

We’ve moved away from the traditional billable-hour approach to offer clear, fixed-fee services without hidden costs or unexpected surprises. Our aim is simple: to take the legal burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on your family and the things that matter most.

Whether you’re just beginning the estate administration process or need guidance along the way, our team is here to help.

Abbey John, Principal Lawyer at Estates Now

Abbey John

Principal Lawyer — Estates Now

Abbey John is the Principal Lawyer of Estates Now. Her work focuses on estate planning, wills, testamentary trusts, probate and deceased estate administration, helping individuals and families navigate succession, asset protection and intergenerational wealth matters with clarity and confidence.

Pauline Pedregosa

Paralegal

Before establishing Estates Now, Abbey was a Partner at Partners Legal Solutions, where she worked in estate planning and deceased-estate matters. Her estate-planning insights have been featured by Morningstar Australia, and she has contributed educational material on deceased-estate administration. Abbey’s approach is practical and client-focused, with an emphasis on making complex legal issues easier to understand.

Service Areas

Serving Clients Across VIC | NSW | QLD

Melbourne:

Level 40, 140 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Sydney:
26/44 Market St
Sydney NSW 2000

Brisbane:
9/10 Eagle St
Brisbane City QLD 4000